Calming tones
The painting does not speak of music directly. We will not find instruments here, nor sounds depicted in a literal way. Instead, the artist leads us into a space of silence, where music exists not through sound, but through atmosphere.
The dominant plane in shades of beige and pink acts like the background of a hushed melody—soft, subtle, almost invisible, yet constantly present. The even distribution of colors and the absence of sharp contrasts remind us that harmony arises not only from sounds but also from the pauses that surround them.
The delicate line running along the edge of the painting evokes the path of a musical score. It is as if we are looking at a notation—not one meant for an orchestra, but for the inner ear, for those who can attune themselves to the rhythm of silence. On the left, the vertical strip resembles the prolonged echo of a string, as if a distant resonance still lingers in memory. The two subtle dots on the right may be read as single notes—accents marking the existence of sound, not disturbing the calm but rather emphasizing its presence.
The shape that almost embraces the painting resembles the simplified silhouette of a human figure. A figure at ease. Contemplating.
“Calming Tones” is a record of contemplation—a music not heard with the ears, but felt within. It is an invitation to pause and to listen to the space between sounds, to the places where solace is born. In this painting we discover the subtle beauty of minimalism—silence becomes melody, and the simplicity of form reveals the depth of experience.
Series | Limits |
Year completed | 2025 |
Author | Magdalena Nowatkowska |
Technique | Acrylic on cotton canvas |
Dimension |
174 x 124 x 5.5 cm / 68.5 x 48.8 x 2.16 (framed) 170 x 120 x 2 cm / 66.9 x 47.2 x 0.8 (without frame) |
Inventory | G179 |
Availability | dostępny |
Provenance | Mazowiecki Dom Aukcyjny Warszawa 2025 |
Price |
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